Royal Natal Park nature reserve has clear mountain streams, spectacular waterfalls, horseback riding and miles of hiking trails. At Thendele Camp, stay in self-catering cottages, right at the foot of the majestic Amphitheatre rock cliffs.

Another nature reserve, highly recommended by a local South African family, is uKahlamba Drakensberg Park. Here are towering sandstone cliffs and San (Bushman) rock art. At Kamberg Rock Art Centre, take a guided walk to the Game Pass Shelter to view extraordinary cave paintings.